The FAA and NTSB are investigating a near-collision incident at Chicago's Midway Airport involving a Southwest Airlines flight and a Canadair Challenger 350 jet. During landing approach, the Southwest 737 nearly touched down when the business jet improperly crossed the active runway due to miscommunication with air traffic control. Immediate actions by the Southwest crew prevented an accident when they initiated a go-around. The incident raises concerns about runway safety procedures and communication between pilots and controllers at busy airports.
The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating a near-collision at Chicago's Midway Airport involving a Southwest Airlines 737 and a business jet.
Southwest flight 2504 was inches from landing when a Canadair Challenger 350 taxied across the runway, prompting the crew to initiate a go-around.
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